Tech Tip # 8 CommandIQ: Creating Healthier Screen Time Habits
Tip # 8
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Today’s tech tip:
Creating Healthier Screen Time Habits
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Helping Families Create Healthier Screen Time Habits
Simple tools for managing screen time after new devices enter the home
BY OLIVIA WELLS, LIGTEL MARKETER
A friend recently shared something that had been weighing on her. Her daughter got a new phone, and before long, late nights on the screen started affecting her sleep and energy during the day. On top of that, she didn’t want her daughter to be able to access just anything online.
She wasn’t trying to be the “no phones ever” parent. She just wanted evenings to feel normal again (and not have to worry about what popped up on her daughter’s screen).
When she told me about it, my first thought was, “I can definitely help.”
I opened the CommandIQ app and showed her ExperienceIQ. It lets you set screen time schedules, pause devices after a certain time each night, and block certain websites, apps, or types of content. Instead of constant reminders or unplugging cords, the boundary is already in place—which can make evenings calmer and mornings easier.
A quick note: ExperienceIQ only works when a device is connected to your home network and linked in the app. So if your child is at a different location (like a grandparent’s house), those schedules won’t apply there unless that home is also using CommandIQ and the device is connected. That’s also why some families like pairing it with Bark, since Bark helps beyond your home Wi-Fi.
Create a Profile
Set Time Limits
SET Controls
And this is just one piece of what CommandIQ can do. If your home has a lot of devices (and a lot of people online), having everything in one place makes managing your network way easier.
If you have questions about ExperienceIQ or want to know if it might be helpful in your home, our team is always happy to help.
CommandIQ tools you’ll hear us talk about:
ExperienceIQ™
Smart family features
– Set screen time limits by person or device
– Filter out inappropriate websites
– Pause internet with one tap
– Create custom profiles for each family member
Included with bundled plans
OR Add to your existing internet plan for $7/mo.
MyprioritiesIQ™
Included with ExperienceIQ
Smart priority features
– Prioritize what matters most (work, streaming, gaming)
– Give specific devices “VIP” priority when you need it
– Set schedules so priorities turn on automatically (ex: work hours)
Included with ExperienceIQ
ExperienceIQ is $7/mo or included in all bundled plans.
ProtectIQ™
Your built-in network security
– Blocks viruses, malware, and phishing attempts
– Sends real-time alerts when threats are stopped
– Protects every connected device in your home
Included
with every fiber plan that has LigTel’s Managed Wi-Fi.
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